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St. Louis, Missouri Golf Cart Bill of Sale

Use this bill of sale when selling a golf cart in St. Louis, Missouri. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.

St. Louis, MissouriGolf CartPopulation rank #75

What to include

  • Buyer and seller names and addresses
  • Golf Cart VIN and vehicle details
  • Sale price and date
  • Signatures from both parties

Next step

Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.

Local Requirements — St. Louis City (Independent)

DMV / Title Office

MO DOR License Office – St. Louis

Address

1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103

Phone

(573) 526-3669

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$11.00

Sales Tax Rate

9.679%

Base Registration Fee

$51.25

Missouri state rate 4.225% + St. Louis City 5.454%

Notarization: REQUIRED

Missouri requires notarization of the title assignment.

St. Louis Transfer Checklist

  • Title assignment must be notarized
  • Title transfer at a license office within 30 days
  • Sales tax at title transfer
  • Vehicle safety inspection required

County Information — St. Louis City (Independent)

County Clerk / Recorder

St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds

Phone

(314) 622-4610

Golf Cart market data and safety information

The most common golf cart makes in private-party sales are Club Car, E-Z-GO, Yamaha, Star EV, Garia. Average private-party golf cart prices range from $2,000–$15,000. Golf carts average 0.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Electrical, Brakes, Steering.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used golf cart

Before completing a golf cart bill of sale in Missouri, verify these safety items:

  • Test all batteries — battery pack replacement is the biggest expense ($1,000–$3,000)
  • Check controller and speed sensor for erratic operation
  • Verify street-legal equipment if LSV-classified (lights, mirrors, seatbelts, VIN)
  • Test brake system — golf carts often sit unused and brakes can seize

Golf Cart insurance and depreciation in Missouri

Golf cart insurance is $100–$300/year. Required if operated on public roads as an LSV. Electric golf carts depreciate slowly — 20–30% over 5 years — but battery condition is the key value driver. Peak season for private golf cart sales is spring for golf communities, year-round in retirement areas (fl, az, sc), with an average of 30 days on market.

Golf Cart registration and titling

Golf Carts are classified as "Low-speed vehicle (LSV) if street-legal; otherwise unregistered recreational equipment" for registration purposes. LSVs must not exceed 25 mph on level ground. Modifications increasing speed above 25 mph may reclassify the vehicle. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to golf carts.

Golf Cart sales in St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis residents completing a golf cart bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Missouri state rules. The state sales tax rate is 4.225%, 4.225% state plus local taxes (total 5–10%). The most popular golf cart makes in Missouri include Club Car, E-Z-GO, Yamaha.

Missouri bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,492 bill of sale documents for Missouri transactions, with 40 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.

Why Documentation Helps Protect Asking Price

45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

Frequently asked questions

What county is St. Louis in, and which office handles title transfers?

St. Louis is in St. Louis City (Independent). Title transfers are handled by the MO DOR License Office – St. Louis at 1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (573) 526-3669.

What is the sales tax rate on a golf cart sale in St. Louis?

The combined rate is 9.679%. Missouri state rate 4.225% + St. Louis City 5.454%.

Is notarization required for a golf cart bill of sale in St. Louis?

Yes. Missouri requires notarization of the title assignment.

What fees should I expect when transferring a golf cart title in St. Louis?

Title transfer fee: $11.00. Base registration fee: $51.25. Sales tax at 9.679% is collected at the time of title transfer.